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10 Reasons Foodies Love San Francisco, California

With endless options and world-class dining, San Francisco's culinary delights will keep you coming back for more.

Wondering how to get an authentic taste of San Francisco, California? You’re in luck: The city offers robust public transportation, and stand-out eateries are densely packed. Let these 10 principles guide you to the city’s defining culinary experiences:

1. Amazing Produce Year-Round

Northern California is nicknamed “The World’s Salad Bowl” as some of the planet’s most prolific food producers grow within a short drive of San Francisco. The result? Chefs and casual shoppers alike can flock to the city’s year-round farmers markets for fresh fruit, vegetables and more.

Some 40 restaurants in San Francisco and the surrounding area have earned Michelin stars. Don’t miss Coi, Rich Table, The Slanted Door or State Bird Provisions. (The latter two restaurants are also James Beard Foundation awardees.)

Northern California is also home to some of the world’s leading wine regions. Experience tastings at wineries in the city, including Bluxome Street Winery and Treasure Island Wines. Then check out expertly curated restaurant wine lists and several quaint wine bars around the city.

San Francisco leads the way in American coffee culture, ushering in a new era of premium coffee that’s locally roasted, sustainably sourced and expertly prepared. In fact, San Francisco’s been a coffee city since Buena Vista Café invented Irish coffee here in 1888. Since then, a host of local roasters have joined the scene.

Several locations around San Francisco boast amazing cocktail lists, such as Trick Dog. And the Northern California craft beer tradition has been going strong since Anchor started brewing beer here in 1896.